The Guiding Light Award 

    This award is  voted upon by the membership in alternating years with the Ann Martin Book Mark Award. The purpose of this award is to honor a member of Bishop Byrne Chapter who possesses attributes that are similar to those of a lighthouse providing a beacon for others to follow.

Criteria are as follows:
Epitomizes the values and principles outlined in the mission statement of CLA and the objectives of the Bishop Byrne Chapter.  Contributes to Bishop Byrne Chapter over and beyond the call of duty.  Requires five years of service in Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston or related facilities, through church, parish, school, university, or other catholic institution.  Provides inspiration and energy to the organization.

The Bishop Byrne Award
 
This award is voted upon by the chapter at special times and is presented  to those individuals or organizations that provide exceptional support in financial or in kind donations that sustain the chapter as needed.   


Award Winners

2009  Bishop Byrne Award Winners
2009 Parker School Uniforms – cash donations for luncheons and meetings

2009 President’s Office of Catholic Outreach – University of St. Thomas – Houston –hosting and donating catering accessories, technology, and other services for numerous chapter meetings